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Duro-Tuss LV

Duro-Tuss LV

levodropropizine

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

iNova
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Levodropropizine
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic relief of cough.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Duration: Until cough clears up or for period not exceeding 7 days. Adult & childn >12 yr 10 mL up to tid at intervals of at least 6 hr. Childn >2 yr 1 mg/kg tid for total daily dose of 3 mg/kg at intervals of at least 6 hr, 20-30 kg 5 mL up to tid, 10-20 kg 3 mL up to tid.
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Overdosage
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Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach.
Contraindications
Excessive mucus discharge & limited mucociliary function. Severe liver impairment.
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Warnings
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Special Precautions
Caution in diabetics; patients w/ serious renal insufficiency. Possible drowsiness which may affect ability to drive vehicles & operate machines. Safety & efficacy in childn <24 mth have not yet been established. Should not be used in pregnant women or women suspected of pregnancy.
Use In Pregnancy & Lactation
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Adverse Reactions
Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea; exhaustion, faintness, somnolence, clouding of consciousness, numbness, dizziness, headache; palpitations; hypersensitivity reactions.
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Drug Interactions
Caution in simultaneous administration of sedative drugs.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Cough & Cold Preparations
ATC Classification
R05DB27 - levodropropizine ; Belongs to the class of other cough suppressants.
Regulatory Classification
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Presentation/Packing
Form
Duro-Tuss LV 30 mg/5 mL syr
Packing/Price
120 mL x 1's